A few hundred metres from the house now, they stood near a small rainbow shaped building made of wood and thatch. "This here is our temple. Every Toda settlement has at least one such temple." In Vijay, Ritika discovered the most fascinating narrator, as she sensed in him a profound love and pride for his people. She was completely at ease with him. Deva on the other hand was a picture of serenity and she found herself drawn to him. On the few occasions when their eyes met, she sensed that the feeling was mutual.